D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-7205
The lead agency shall make a written determination, within thirty (30) working days of the submission by an applicant of a complete EISF pursuant to §§ 7204.2 and 7204.3 for a major action that is not exempt under § 7202.1 or 7202.2, whether or not the action is likely to have substantial negative impact on the environment, and whether an EIS is required.
If the lead agency determines that an EIS is required, no lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement shall be issued by the District government until the EIS has been prepared consistent with these regulations and the Environmental Policy Act, has been reviewed and approved by the District government, and all applicable fees have been paid.
If the lead agency determines that an EIS is not required for a major action that is likely to involve the creation, use, storage, transportation, or disposal of a hazardous substance, the lead agency shall prepare within ten (10) days of such determination, a written explanation of why an EIS is not required.
The lead agency shall make the written determination required by § 7205.3 available to the public by publishing a notice in the D.C. Register and transmit a copy to the Council of the District of Columbia prior to granting or issuing of any applicable lease, permit, license, certificate, entitlement, or permission to act.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-7205